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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,934.32, 30,269.88 and 12,502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,934.32, 30,269.88 and 12,502.68 is: 17,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,934.32 : 30,269.88 = 12,502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,934.32/30,269.88 = 12,502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,934.32x = 30,269.88 × 12,502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,934.32x = 378,454,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,454,623.28/21,934.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.99

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